World Seniors Championship to Expand in 2026 with Star Cast at the Crucible
The World Seniors Snooker Championship will grow significantly in 2026, increasing the player field at the Crucible Theatre from 16 to 24 and adding a second table. This premier event on the World Seniors Snooker Tour will take place in Sheffield, the sport’s historic home, from May 6 to 10. The championship follows shortly after the professional tournament held at the same venue.
All five days of the event will be broadcast live by Channel 5 in the United Kingdom.
Defending Champion Alfie Burden
Alfie Burden enters the tournament as the reigning champion after securing his first World Seniors title in 2025. He defeated former winner Aaron Canavan 8-4 in the final.
ALFIE BURDEN IS THE WORLD SENIORS SNOOKER CHAMPION 🏆 Alfie Burden has defeated Aaron Canavan 8-4 to win the 2025 @jenningsbetinfo World Seniors Snooker Championship title at the Crucible Theatre! #SeniorsSnooker
High-Profile Line-Up Announced
The 2026 competition will feature a star-studded roster including several newcomers to the seniors event:
- 2015 world professional champion Stuart Bingham
- 12-times world women’s champion Reanne Evans
- Former UK and Masters champion Matthew Stevens
- 2017 German Masters champion Anthony Hamilton
These players join a prestigious list, promising a thrilling contest at the Crucible.
Author’s summary: The World Seniors Snooker Championship expands to 24 players with top names like Alfie Burden and Stuart Bingham set for an exciting 2026 event at Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre.